January 2008
Top Doctors 2016: Child Neurology
Marc Charles Chamberlain, M.D., brain tumors, neuro-oncology, clinical trials; Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Neurology, 825 Eastlake Ave. E, Seattle, 206.288.7222; UW Medical Center; Columbia University, 1977 Sidney M. Gospe Jr., M.D., Ph.D., neurological disorders, neuromuscular disorders, neurotoxicology; Seattle Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2078; Seattle Children’s, UW Medical Center; Duke University, 1981…
Top Doctors 2016: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Ray C. Hsiao, M.D., substance abuse, depression; Seattle Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2164; Seattle Children’s; Northwestern University, 2000 Zsolt A. Lorant,* M.D., behavioral disorders; The Everett Clinic, Behavioral Health, 15418 Main St., Suite 303A, Mill Creek, 425.339.5453; Providence Regional Medical Center; Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Medical University Hungary, 1994 Carol M. Rockhill, M.D.,…
Top Doctors 2016: Cardiovascular Disease
These cardiologists treat disorders of the heart, lungs and blood vessels. These cardiologists treat disorders of the heart, lungs and blood vessels. Humera Ali, M.D., cholesterol/lipid disorders, interventional cardiology, preventive cardiology; Polyclinic, Cardiology, 904 Seventh Ave., Seattle, 206.860.2302; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; University of Toronto, 1990 Joshua M. Buckler, M.D., heart valve disease, coronary artery…
Top Doctors 2016: Cardiac Electrophysiology
These cardiologists focus on the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders. George Lee Dolack, M.D., arrhythmias, catheter ablation, pacemakers/defibrillators; Valley Medical Center, Cardiology, 4011 Talbot Road S, Suite 500, Renton, 425.251.5110; Valley Medical; University of Washington, 1977 Jeanne Engstrom Poole, M.D., arrhythmias, angioplasty and stent placement, pacemakers/defibrillators; Cardiac Surgery Clinic at UWMC, 1959 NE…
Top Doctors 2016: Cancer Specialties
Surgical oncologists specialize in the removal of tumors and cancerous tissue, and perform biopsies. Physicians with subspecialties in treating cancer can also be found under listings for Clinical Genetics, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Dermatology, Diagnostic Radiology, Gastroenterology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Otolaryngology, Pain Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Disease, Surgery, Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery and Urology….
Top Doctors 2016: Allergy & Immunology
These practitioners focus on disorders involving the immune system. Garrison H. Ayars, M.D., asthma, allergy, occupational lung disease; Allergy & Asthma Associates, 1200 112th Ave. NE, Suite C-210, Bellevue, 425.454.2191; Overlake Hospital Medical Center; University of Washington, 1976 Mary Lisa Farrington, M.D., pediatric allergy and immunology, immune deficiency, food allergy; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Allergy…
Top Doctors 2016: Adolescent Medicine
These specialists focus on the unique medical, psychological and social challenges during the transition from childhood to adulthood, typically 10–21 years of age. Cora C. Breuner, M.D., MPH, eating disorders, headache, sports- and trauma-related injuries; Seattle Children’s Hospital, 4540 Sand Point Way NE, Suite 200, Seattle, 206.987.2028; Seattle Children’s, UW Medical Center; Thomas Jefferson University,…
Top Doctors 2016: Addiction Psychiatry
This subspecialty within psychiatry focuses on diagnosing and treating substance abuse and addiction.Steven M. Juergens,** M.D., addiction/substance abuse, alcohol abuse, drug abuse; 11201 SE Eighth St., Suite 105, Bellevue, 425.454.0255; Overlake Hospital Medical Center; Mayo Medical School, 1979Andrew J. Saxon, M.D., addiction/substance abuse, opiate addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder; VA Puget Sound Health Care System–Seattle Division,…
Will the Political Finger-Pointing Intensify with more Bertha Problems?
Bertha, Bertha, Bertha. Can she make real progress soon?
Need to start a conversation at any dinner party, just say “Bertha.” People will start asking questions, usually beginning with: WTF? The downtown tunnel boring machine began inching its way forward on schedule in late December, but has encounter new difficulties: a sinkhole near the Alaskan Way Viaduct, a barge that dumped dirt from the…
Mental Health Providers and Primary Care Teams Share Patients
UW program brings mental health and primary care medicine together under one roof
Mental health issues such as depression are closely tied to physical health conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes, say behavioral health specialists, yet patients are far more likely to treat physical woes separately from mental ones. According to the University of Washington’s Advancing Integrated Mental Health Solutions (AIMS) Center, just half of the…
Introducing TigerOak’s Latest Publication, ‘Seattle Luxury Living’
The mag focuses on Seattle’s Chinese newcomers, visitors and investors
One of the most talked-about developments in our community over the past year has been the influx of Chinese residents—and investors—into the city. It’s a topic we explored last January, in a story about how purchases of both commercial and residential real estate are changing Seattle’s and the Eastside’s landscape and neighborhoods. Last September’s visit…
Where to Travel for Warm and Sunny Outdoor Adventures
It's cold and blustery in Seattle right now. Instead, head to Phoenix where it's warm and dry
Sponsored by Visit Phoenix January and February aren’t exactly Seattle’s finest months. (We save the good stuff for summertime.) And since the need for fresh air and adventure is constantly coursing through our veins, we’re currently on the hunt for travel destinations with warmer climes and excellent outdoorsy options. That’s why we’re thinking of heading…